Bagnaia takes victory in the Barcelona sprint but still faces a 19-point deficit to Martin in Sunday’s decider

Jorge Martin says he “will go for it” in Sunday’s Barcelona Grand Prix as he battles Francesco Bagnaia for the MotoGP world title.

Francesco Bagnaia produced a commanding performance to win Saturday's sprint at the Barcelona MotoGP, ensuring that the battle for the world championship title would go to the last race of the season.

Here is the starting grid for Sunday's Solidarity Barcelona MotoGP. Jorge Martin has a 19-point advantage over Pecco Bagnaia heading into the final grand prix of the season. Bagnaia will begin the grand prix in Barcelona on pole position, with Martin fourth.

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia extended the MotoGP title race into the final day of the season when the reigning champion won the sprint at the Solidarity Grand Prix on Saturday while championship leader Jorge Martin finished third.

While factory Ducati rider Bagnaia has shown impressive pace so far in Barcelona to take pole position in qualifying and victory in the sprint race, Martin has been a step behind.